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Good evening, and welcome to "The Gist of It.” Today, Trump’s team requested a new judgment in the former president's civil fraud trial ruling. In Biden’s impeachment inquiry , the president’s brother met with House Republicans behind closed doors today. Kyle Rittenhouse's viral message over the Kansas City shooting is sparking debate. And a massive storm seen from space, see the “firehose” image of the latest atmospheric river that slammed California. Here’s the latest:

The Gist of It: Rep. Jim Jordan could face major repercussions over the attempt to impeach President Joe Biden, a number of legal experts suggest. The issue is over whether the former FBI informant, charged with making false bribery claims against Biden, used Russian intelligence. Here’s what could happen.

Related: James Comer Resignation Calls Grow

The Gist of It: Donald Trump's attorney has requested to propose a new judgment in the former president's civil fraud trial ruling, which included a fine of roughly $355 million. Trump’s team filed a letter to Judge Arthur Engoron earlier today. Here’s what it says. 

Looking ahead: Aileen Cannon Gives Trump a 48 Hour Deadline

The Gist of It: Russia intercepted the phone calls of several prominent Americans and could use the information as blackmail during the upcoming presidential election, according to a DOJ court memo. The source? Alexander Smirnov– the former FBI informant recently charged with making false bribery claims against Biden. Here’s what we know. 

Polls: New Surveys Show Trump Leading Biden in Key States 

The Gist of It: President Joe Biden's younger brother, James Biden, accused his Republican critics of "flat-out lying" about his brother's involvement in his business dealings during Wednesday's closed-door meeting with the House Oversight and Judiciary Committee. Here’s what he said to the panel.

Watch: Jim Jordan Clip Resurfaces After Ex-FBI Informant's Russia Link Emerges

The Gist of It: Kyle Rittenhouse, the man who fatally shot two people at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020, has questions about the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting. His viral post has sparked criticism and debate, including over race. Here’s what he said.

Opinion: GOP Extremism Has Made Gun Violence a Part of Americans' Daily Lives–  Rep. Katherine Clark

The Gist of It:  Much of California is towards the tail end of the latest atmospheric river. The massive band of moisture that ripped through the state was captured on satellite imagery. See what it looked like from space.

Related: Mudslides Shut Down Part of Pacific Coast Highway

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The Gist of It: When Hannah brought home a stray cat, she wasn’t sure how her dog Bella would react. After a bit of a rough start, the two have become inseparable! See the pair napping in the sun.